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Distance from Istanbul to Nice

Straight line

1,806 km
1,122 mi · 975 NM

By road

2,272 km
1,412 mi

Travel time

23 h 26 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Nice?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Nice (France) are quite far apart: 1,806 km in a straight line, that is 1,122 miles or 975 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Nice is 2,272 km (1,412 miles), about 23 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Nice lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from Türkiye into France. The halfway point is at 42.8724°, 18.3427°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Istanbul from Nice?

By road it is 2,272 km (1,412 miles) from Istanbul to Nice; in a straight line it is 1,806 km (1,122 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Nice?

About 23 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,272 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nice from Istanbul?

Nice is to the west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Nice?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.